MAKEUP PRODUCTS (NON-PERMANENT)

While most chemicals in beauty products and cosmetics pose slight or no threat, some have been linked to serious health issues, such as developmental delays and cancer. Cosmetic chemicals get into a person's body through the skin, inhalation, ingestion and internal use, and lead to similar dangers as food chemicals, per this site.

Contaminants and chemicals associated with cancer are found in water, food, and many other commonly used items. Still, no sector of consumer items is subject to less government management than cosmetics and other personal care products, including Elizabeth Arden Eye Pencil. While many of the chemicals and contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products almost certainly pose minimal risk, exposure to a few is associated with major health concerns, including cancer.